Jacob Amsellem Tops the Field as Day 2 of the €5,300 Main Event Kicks Off at EPT Prague
Welcome back to the PokerStars European Poker Tour Prague, hosted at the Hilton Prague, where anticipation builds as players gather for Day 2 of the €5,300 Main Event. Leading the pack after Day 1b is Jacob Amsellem, who bagged an impressive 316,000. Hot on his heels is Gianfranco Iaculli with 294,000, setting the stage for a competitive day.
Other notable players still in contention include Patrik Jaros (232,000), Max Neugebauer (189,000), Vanessa Kade (188,000), David Docherty (154,500), and PokerStars Pro Sam Grafton (133,000).
Day 2 Chip Leaders
| Place | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacob Amsellem | Israel | 316,000 | 211 |
| 2 | Gianfranco Iaculli | Italy | 294,000 | 196 |
| 3 | Christian Alilovic | France | 272,000 | 181 |
| 4 | Ignacio Sole | Spain | 267,000 | 178 |
| 5 | Darko Percic | Germany | 261,000 | 174 |
| 6 | Anton Bergstrom | Sweden | 253,5000 | 169 |
| 7 | Pascal Vos | Netherlands | 247,000 | 165 |
| 8 | Vasyl Pidhrusnyi | Ukraine | 245,000 | 163 |
| 9 | Mikkel Nielsen | Denmark | 244,000 | 163 |
| 10 | Vidar Oie | Norway | 234,000 | 156 |
With 1,389 entries already logged between Day 1a and Day 1b, the tournament has surpassed last year's record of 1,285 entrants. Late registration remains open until the start of play, suggesting the field could grow even larger. Of the total entries, 466 players will return for Day 2, each aiming to secure a spot in the money.
Action resumes at noon local time on Level 11, featuring blinds of 1,000/1,500 with a 1,500 big blind ante. Levels will now extend to 90 minutes, with players enjoying a 20-minute break after each level and a 75-minute dinner break following Level 14. The goal for Day 2 is to complete at least five levels or reach the money bubble, whichever comes later.
Remaining Schedule
| Date | Day | Time | Blind Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 11 | Day 2 | 12 p.m. | 90 minutes |
| December 12 | Day 3 | 12 p.m. | 90 minutes |
| December 13 | Day 4 | 12 p.m. | 90 minutes |
| December 14 | Day 5 | 12 p.m. | 90 minutes |
| December 15 | Day 6 | 12:30 p.m. | 90 minutes |
Stay tuned to PokerNews for live updates from the tournament floor and catch additional coverage on the PokerStars YouTube channel as the Main Event heats up.